Citroen C5 2008 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 307 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 372 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 169 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 10.1 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 7 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 360 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Lexus GS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`190 kg | 2`230 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6200 | |
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